John Michael Wathen, 65, of Holy Cross, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born Jan. 24, 1955, in Louisville and was a former resident of New Hope. He retired from Barton Distillery in Bardstown and Fisher Auto Parts in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy […]
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Christopher Brad Culver, 43, Boston, trafficking in controlled substance, first-degree (less than 2 gram methamphetamine); sale/transfer of simulated controlled substance; persisten felony offender, first-degree. No bond listed. James Russell Stuart, 62, Louisville, failure to appear. Bond is $100. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 — The Bardstown City Council welcome its newest police officer, witnessing the swearing-in ceremony for Officer Conner Maloney. According to Police Chief Kim Kraeszig, Maloney comes from a family of law enforcement officers. He is currently completing a criminal justice degree at the […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 (Updated Feb. 12, 2020, 4:30 pm) — The City of Bardstown has completed its internal investigation and audit of its financial records and determined that former city Chief Financial Officer Tracy Hudson is believed to have embezzled approximately $764,000 from the city’s coffers. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 — Bardstown resident Detra Haycraft was the first candidate to officially file her paperwork as a candidate for a seat on the Bardstown City Council. Haycraft filed her candidacy paperwork Tuesday at the Nelson County Clerk’s office. Haycraft ran unsuccessfully for a seat […]
Francis Harold Metcalfe, 84, of Culvertown, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born Sept. 23, 1935, in Culvertown. He served in the Army Reserves. He was the Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator from 1981-1997. He was a charter member of Nelson County Recreation Board, and was a member of the Nelson […]
Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. Angela M. Fogle, 42, Bardstown, disorderly conduct, second-degree. No bond listed. Brooklyn Paige Beard, 18, Magnolia, possession controlled substance, first-degree (methamphetamine); tampering with physical evidence; resisting arrest; possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond is $5,000. Cody William West, 38, […]
Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 Editor’s Note: A record of an arrest is not an indication of guilt. James Edward Redmon, 37, Bardstown, failure to appear. -30- Please follow and like us:
Carol Bryant, 76, of Vine Grove, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Hardin Memorial Health in Elizabethtown. She was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church in Vine Grove. She was preceded in death by one son, Zachary Patterson; and her parents, Charles and Florence Rogers. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Bryant of Vine Grove; […]
James “Old Folks” Curtis Chesser, 90, of Bardstown, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Landmark of Bardstown. He was a native of Washington County, a farmer, and a retired truck driver for Tapco Construction where he worked for 30 years. He was a member of Bloomfield Church of God. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and […]
